Registered Nurse

BioLife Plasma Services; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 33,503 - 46,066; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation time

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being benefits

Job summary

BioLife Plasma Services in Tyler, TX is looking for a Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse) to support plasma center operations. The role includes determining donor eligibility and managing donor adverse events.

Qualifications include a current state nursing license, CPR certification, and two years of clinical experience. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and an hourly wage range of $24.32 – $33.44.

Qualifications

• Current state license or certification as Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Proven experience in a clinical or hospital setting for at least two years.
• Proficiency with donor safety and eligibility regulations.

Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including medical history and blood testing.
• Evaluate donor reactions and manage medical emergencies per SOP.
• Support vaccination programs for employees and manage incidents.

Skills

Clinical experience

IV therapy

CPR and AED certification

Knowledge of EHS guidelines

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State RN/NP/PA license

Completion of FDA-approved training

Job description

Job Description

Position: Medical Support Specialist (Plasma Center Nurse)

About the Role

Support plasma center operations under guidance of the Center Manager and Center Physician. Responsibilities include determining donor eligibility, managing donor adverse events, reviewing laboratory test results, and notifying donors of unsuitable results. Proficiency with plasma collection regulations and environmental, health and safety (EHS) guidelines is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine donor eligibility, including informed consent, AIDS education and self‑exclusion, medical history interview, physical examination, blood testing and review of Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE).
• Evaluate donor reactions and follow applicable SOPs for medical emergencies, including development of the Center Physician’s standing orders and donor transport to emergency care facilities.
• Refer to the Center Physician or Medical Affairs for medical or technical issues, including donor safety and eligibility.
• Support hepatitis B and seasonal flu vaccination programs for employees.
• Manage employee incidents and determine whether further evaluation is required by occupational health/ER, following EHS guidance.
• Serve as Pandemic Coordinator when authorized by EHS and support investigations related to pandemic threats within the local community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, including graduate equivalent of a recognized educational nursing program meeting state requirements.
• Current state license or certification: Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
• Current CPR and AED certification.
• State‑required IV therapy certification.
• Completion of FDA‑approved training for BioLife Medical Support Specialist.
• Two (2) years of experience in a clinical or hospital setting.

Compensation and Benefits

U.S. Hourly Wage Range: $24.32 – $33.44 (actual rate may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, and location).

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short‑term incentives, a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision insurance, disability coverage, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well‑being benefits, and up to 80 hours of sick time per calendar year. New hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

Location

USA – TX – Tyler

Job Characteristics

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub‑Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Job Exempt: No

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